Dundas Lawyers® technology lawyers advises technology companies and large corporate adopters of technology on all aspects of technology law from drafting various technology contracts, advising on compliance though to litigious matters. We’re trusted advisors to organisations ranging from emerging and dynamic growth companies to ASX Listed entities.
We get tech businesses because we have started them, acquired them, run them, and sold them. With our background in successful entrepreneurial businesses and front-line experience in innovation and technology ventures, we are perfectly placed to help these businesses to effectively commercialise their technology and scale. We get it because we’ve lived it.
Recent technology law projects include:
- defending allegations of breah of contract by software developer by client over a complex migration project;
- defending application for an injunction for MSP to hand over passwords;
- drafting contracts for a software developer subject to the QITC;
- negotiating the terms of a technology contract with a bank on behalf of a group of software developers;
- negotiating and settling multi-million dollar international software development and commercialisation agreements;
- terms of service for SaaS version of installed software;
- represented an e-commerce provider in a copyright infringement matter in the Federal Court of Australia involving a successful application for interlocutory relief on an urgent basis;
- representing various buyers of web development services regarding contract issues with various web developers;
- representing a software developer in the Supreme Court of Queensland regarding breach of directors duties and copyright infringement;
- drafting SaaS agreements for various software developers;
- representing an investor in a technology company in the Supreme Court of Queensland regarding alleged breaches of directors duties; and
- advising a technology company on their rights to terminate the managing director for serious misconduct.
Court decisions involving technology law by Dundas Lawyers®
Yarrawah Interactive Pty Ltd v Epiphany Games Pty Ltd (Costs) [2026] FCA 700 (3 June 2026)
Technology contracts
Our legal services in this area include (but are by no means limited to) drafting, negotiating and settling the following sorts of documents:
- consulting agreements;
- distribution agreements;
- End User Licence Agreements (EULA);
- employment and consulting agreements;
- intellectual property litigation:
- domain name disputes; and
- copyright disputes;
- maintenance agreements;
- managed services agreements;
- privacy policies and compliance with the GDPR;
- reseller agreements;
- SaaS contracts;
- Service Level Agreements (SLA’s);
- software installation, supply, and support agreements;
- software license agreements for iPhone and Android;
- software development agreements:
- agile methodology; and
- waterfall methodology;
- systems access agreements;
- systems integration agreements;
- support agreements;
- technology transfer agreements;
- terms and conditions of trade; and
- website terms and conditions.
Our technology law services
Data breach lawyers
What is a data breach? A data breach (Data Breach) has been defined by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) in its guide to developing a data breach response plan as occurring when: “personal information held by an…
Domain name disputes
Dundas Lawyers® has extensive experience in acting for complainants and respondents in domain name disputes. What is a domain name dispute? A domain name dispute exists where two (2) parties have differing and competing rights to a domain name and…
Internet Lawyer Brisbane
Dundas Lawyers® advises a number of “category leading” Australian business that primarily trade over the internet. The founder of Dundas Lawyers® has been involved on the internet since 1996 and has personally commercialised several internet and technology businesses. This hands-on experience and…
Software development lawyer – Brisbane
Dundas Lawyers® software development lawyers advises software developers, large and small, and buyers of software development services on a variety of issues on Software Development Law. We act as advisors to organisations ranging from emerging and dynamic growth companies to ASX Listed entities…
Software escrow services
Dundas Lawyers® provides software escrow agency services. Escrow arrangements are an effective risk management tool to ensure that transacting parties fulfil their contractual obligations, while preventing potential disputes from arising. As an independent third party, Dundas Lawyers® is well-placed to…
Artificial intelligence lawyers
Dundas Lawyers has experience in advising on the legal issues faced by artificial intelligence (AI) focussed technology companies at all phases of growth from start-ups to ASX Listed companies. Popular AI tools: ChatGPT – Write, code, solve, chat and utilise…
Recent videos about technology and artificial intelligence law
Disclaimer
This page contains general commentary only about technology law. You should not rely on the commentary as legal advice. Specific legal advice should be obtained to ascertain how the law applies to your particular circumstances.
Why choose Dundas Lawyers® as the technology lawyer for your business?
Having exerted Blood Sweat and Years® since April 2010 we are the team you want on your side for the long term to act as the ‘bodyguard’ for your technology business. Some of the reasons clients choose Dundas Lawyers® include:
- our Uncommon business acumen;
- our Uncommon expertise in transactional, compliance and litigious matters;
- our Uncommon expertise in forensic case preparation;
- our Uncommon customer focus;
- the fact that we don’t just know law, we know business!
- how we leverage our Uncommon Nous® to provide client solutions.
Frequently asked questions about technology law
Why does a Technology Lawyer need an excellent knowledge of copyright law?
The reason that a lawyer advising technology businesses needs an excellent knowledge is that copyright subsists in computer code.
Why use a lawyer who specialises in technology law?
We hear this question quite a bit. One of the main benefits for technology business is that your lawyer will just get it – they will understand your business. You’ll spend less time explaiing it and more time exploring business opportunities with subject matter expert lawyer.
What sort of legal disputes does a technology lawyer usually get involved in?
Dundas Lawyers is fortunate to have advised on complex software development disputes, related matters including applications for ex-parte search and seizure orders to preserve evidence along with mattes like domain name disputes, privacy compliance advice and more recently compliance with the Online Safety Act 2021(Cth) and its Standards an Codes.
Need an experienced technology lawyer to advise your business?
For a confidential, obligation-free initial telephone call to find out how we can help your business gain an uncommon advantage in technology law please phone our team on either 1300 386 529 or 07 3221 0013.
Malcolm Burrows B.Bus.,MBA.,LL.B.,LL.M.,MQLS.
Legal Practice Director
T: +61 7 3221 0013 (preferred)
M: +61 419 726 535
E: mburrows@dundaslawyers.com.au
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Recent insights about technology law
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Office of AI announced by Federal Government
On 15 July 2026, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (Prime Minister) announced by media release an expansion of the Federal Government’s (Government) existing artificial intelligence (AI) governance framework, including the establishment of a new Office of AI as well as plans to legislate national standards governing large-scale data centres, AI training and the use of Australian…
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AI businesses should have duty of care
In a recent interview with InnovationAus.com, Victorian Senator Michelle Ananda-Rajah (Senator) emphasised the need to adopt digital duty of care laws for artificial intelligence (AI) companies.[1] As a representative of the ALP and former AI start-up founder, the Senator calls for the proposed digital duty of care to apply to AI companies. If implemented, the…
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Federal Court orders winding up of crypto mining investment scheme
The Federal Court of Australia delivered judgment in Australian Securities and Investments Commission v NGS Crypto Pty Ltd (No 5) [2025] FCA 1611, on 18 December 2025 ordering the winding up of two (2) cryptocurrency related entities after finding that they operated an unlicensed financial services business and an unregistered managed investment scheme in contravention…
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Online Safety – is your online business a DIS or a RES?
Whether your online business has to comply with the obligations contained in the Online Safety Act 2021 (Cth) (OSA), and related standards and industry codes will largely depend on how your business is classified because of the functionality it provides to end users in Australia.
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Bill to allow victims of AI deepfakes to sue for emotional damages
On 24 November 2025, Senator David Pocock introduced a private Senator’s bill, the Online Safety and Other Legislation Amendment (My Face, My Rights) Bill 2025 (Cth) (Bill) to amend the Online Safety Act 2021 (Cth) (Online Safety Act) and the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act).
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Malcolm Burrows on ABC’s “Legal Eagles” segment – Deepfakes
On 3 December 2025, Malcolm Burrows appeared live on Katherine Feeney’s ABC Radio program, “Legal Eagles” as the Technology and Intellectual Property Lawyer to discuss the proposed amendments to the Online Safety Act 2021 (Cth) through the introduction of the Online Safety and other legislation Amendment (My Face Rights) Bill (Cth) 2025 (My Face Rights…
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Federal Gov rules out copyright text and data mining exception for AI
On 26 October 2025, the Attorney-General, Hon Michelle Rowland MP, published a media release reiterating that the current Federal Government will not introduce a text and data mining (TDM) exception to copyright infringement in the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) (Copyright Act). The Attorney-General’s Department will instead engage in further consultations with members of the Copyright…
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Australian Government announces a digital duty of care
The Australian Government has announced that it will soon be introducing legislation to create a digital duty of care under the Online Safety Act 2021 (Cth) (Act) in response to findings from an independent Statutory Review of the Online Safety Act 2021 (Review). The Honourable Anika Wells MP announced that “big tech” companies will soon…
Recent Federal Court decisions regarding technology law
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Cargill, Incorporated v Cargill Financial Services International Pty Ltd [2024] FCA 604
TRADE MARKS – infringement – Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth) s 120 – use of name as a mark – use of deceptively similar mark – infringement established. TRADE MARKS – application for final relief – application for relief where respondents rogue agents – application to change name on ASIC register – application to change…
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Vitaco Health IP Pty Ltd v AFI Cosmetic Pty Ltd (No 3) [2024] FCA 598
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application for default judgment pursuant to r 5.23(2)(c) and/or (d) of the Federal Court Rules 2011 (Cth) – where the respondents have failed to comply with court orders and failed to appear – allegations of trade mark infringement, misleading and deceptive conduct and passing off – where marks were used by…
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Singtel Optus Pty Ltd v Robertson [2024] FCAFC 58
PRIVILEGE – legal professional privilege – third party report – investigation into cyber-attack – whether the report was created for the dominant purpose of legal advice – multiple purposes for commissioning report – unchallenged evidence – adverse inference – failure to adduce specific and focused evidence – time for assessing dominant purpose PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE…
